Job summary
Healthcare Assistant Band 2 Various Hours available,Permanent
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistants to join our wards and teams.
You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in a busy acute general hospital, working alongside the nursing teams and undertaking a range of activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care; putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and should be flexible and adaptable. For this role you will need to communicate effectively with other staff and patients at all levels.
You will be required to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals as well as the general public and patients. As such you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We can offer you a wide range of development opportunities and support, so why not join our team and really make a difference!
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, in support of and supervised by the registered Nurse, Midwife or Doctor, maintaining a high standard of quality patient care and staff morale through personal example, good conduct and appearance.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 1
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist and support qualified nursing staff, and ascertain which treatments are to be carried out.
Assist in the individual personal care of adults in accordance with developed care plans
Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the nurse in charge.
Maintain good standards of department housekeeping under the direction of the nurse in charge, including cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas and equipment, safe storage and disposal of linen, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels.
Welcome/orientate the patient and their family/carers to the department as required.
Respect and promote the individuality, dignity and independence of patients, family and carers
To make the Lead Nurse aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work.
PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL
Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, visitors and staff.
Assist patients with their toileting needs, observing and collecting specimens as required, and measuring / charting fluids as directed.
Assist in the provision of food and refreshments and assist with the feeding of patients.
Assist with the transportation of patients and chaperone duties
To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees, or potential employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.
To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff at all times.
To refrain from smoking in any areas of Trust premises.
To behave in a manner which ensures the security of NHS property and resources, and ensure the safe custody of patients property and valuables.
To abide by all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL
Check ward supplies and inform Lead Nurse as budget holder of any that need ordering.
Provide clerical and administrative support to clinical staff when required.
Provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager.
SECTION 2
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. This MUST be countersigned by the trained nurse, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse in charge.
The post holder will have good communication skills
The post holder will have skills to communicate complex information to Nurse in Charge.
The post holder will contact patients, relatives, carers on the instruction of the nurse in charge if required to do so.
The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of Trust policy in relation to barrier nursing and cross infection.
Following appropriate training and assessment of competence, and should the needs of the clinical area require this, carry out specific skills at the request of qualified nurses / doctors.
Following appropriate training, and should the needs of the clinical area require this, perform and record patient observations as directed by the qualified nurse, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels and blood glucose monitoring.
Assist with the care of relatives / carers, whilst at all times ensuring that confidentiality is maintained.
Care of patients clothing / valuables in accordance with policy.
SECTION 3
EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Assist with moving and positioning of patients, including the appropriate use of aids, whilst demonstrating an awareness of health and safety issues.
Participate in improving and maximising the mobility of patients as directed.
The Post holder will be required to transfer patients notes and x-rays to other areas within the Trust as required.
The post holder will be responsible for the filing of patients notes and reports.
The post holder will carry out ward receptionist duties as required by the nurse in charge.
Be aware of emergency procedures relating to cardiac arrest and fire, and understand own roles within that.
Participate in the safe transfer of patients, at the discretions and direction of the nurse in charge.
Carry out general duties as directed by Nurse in Charge.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work unsocial hours – especially evenings
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Relevant health care experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Closing Date: 16 April 2023
